Interprofessional Education Collaborative Core Competencies for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Patient care is provided by interprofessional teams comprised of nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and myriad other allied health services. Interprofessional education prepares future health professionals to work together to provide safe, high-quality interprofessional care. The IPEC competencies, first published in 2011 and updated in 2016 and 2023, prepare health science learners to engage in lifelong learning and collaboration to improve patient and population health outcomes.